Inspirational Breakfast with Esther Higham

Have you ever imagined what it felt like for Jesus in the wilderness 2000 years ago? Every year, millions of Christians around the world commemorate and partake in the observance of Lent. But is it just a ritual? Dr Hugh Osgood spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

Mark Pickering, CEO of Christian Medical Fellowship, Anne Taylor, Parish Nursing Ministries, and midwife Gemma Griffith on whether the state of the NHS is a 'national emergency', how the church can help relieve pressure, and if we've made an idol out of the organisation.

Many people will be used to the routine of 9 to 5 every Monday to Friday. What would you do if you had an extra day off due to a four day working week? As Christians who are called to rest by God would another day off be a welcome part of our discipleship? Ben Poole, Dave Courteen spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

Linz West, LZ7, and Leonn Meade, London Community Gospel Choir, join Esther Higham to chat about staying inspired, sharing their faith with secular artists, and how they're bringing EDM and gospel together with a new track.

Following an outbreak of Measles in the West Midlands last month, local NHS trusts are encouraging people to have catch-up jabs. As Christians is it our duty to contribute to public health by getting jabs done when recommended by our doctors? Steve Fouch, Laura Brett, Paul Huxley and Bishop Dr Joe Aldred spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

Worship artist Philippa Hanna chats to Esther Higham about bringing variety to our worship, why songs used to be more 'colourful', and being a part of 'The Worship Exchange'.

Global warming exceeded 1.5C across 2023 making it the warmest year ever recorded. Barbara Echlin from the campaign group Green Christian chats with Esther Higham about what can be done as temperatures hit a critical limit.

Most marriages when they start out often hope for a ‘happily ever after’... But some of them end up not being so happy after all. A Christian marriage should be the example of Christ-like love so when a Christian marriage is sullied by acts of infidelity, how are we meant to respond? Arthur and Jacqui White, Adaeze Chiwoko and Jessica Roy spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast

Jesus came to give sight to the blind and right in the heart of Zimbabwe, Christian Blind Mission (CBM) is fulfilling that by delivering free cataract surgery to thousands of people. Sarah Bennington joined Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this.

Have you ever thought of the power of child-like faith? A Church of England school in Exeter has appointed a team of 11 year old Pupil Chaplains to help with prayers, bible reading and school worship and each one works with one of the classes in the school. Head Teacher, Laura Kendell as well as Chaplains Amelia and Luna, spoke to Premier's Esther Higham on Inspirational Breakfast. (Photo Credit Matt Prior)

Richard Reddie, Director of Justice and Inclusion at CTBI, and Valerie Lolomari, CEO of Women of Grace, chat about welcoming refugees, Racial Justice Sunday, and why immigration still divides us.

The Stormont Assembly has sat for the first time in two years but ministers Michelle O’Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly have their work cut out for them. So what’s in store for Northern Ireland as this new political chapter begins? Dawn McAvoy, from the Evangelical Alliance, Norman Hamilton, a former Presbyterian Church moderator, and Andy Flanagan, from Christians in Politics, share their thoughts.

Will Van Der Hart, director of the Mind and Soul Foundation, chats to Esther Higham about Elmo's viral tweet, building mental resilience in young people, and becoming more emotionally self-aware.

As excitement builds for season 4 of the ground-breaking drama based on the life of Christ, we look back to Esther Higham's 2022 chat with Jonathan Roumie, who plays Jesus, on how the role answered his prayers , changed his life and transformed his faith.

Can music, dance, poetry, sports, drama, and prayer, happen all together in one place? Apparently it can and it will at this year's 4 Corners Festival in Belfast, Northern Ireland. The vision to encourage others to explore uncharted territories within their city through a festival has lived up to its heritage and this year features a local band called 'Tru' who are playing for unity. Steve Stockman and Mylie Brennan were on Inspirational Breakfast to discuss this with Premier's Esther Higham